ORIX USA / HLHZ [2005] IECompA m05075 (30 November 2005)

ORIX USA / HLHZ [2005] IECompA m05075 (30 November 2005)

The Competition Authority found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.

Parties
Acquirer: ORIX USA Corporation; Target: Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin, Inc.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
30 November 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Outcome
approved
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Investment Banking, Media Sector

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Parties

ORIX USA Corporation

Acquirer

Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin, Inc.

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of HLHZ by ORIX USA raises competition concerns under Irish merger control law

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.

Court Disposition

approved

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of HLHZ by ORIX USA is cleared and may proceed.